Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine

Reitano Design Group has hired Alison O’Hearn as a project manager. She brings more than eight years of experience as a foodservice design professional to the role. She has worked across multiple market segments, including primary education (K-12), higher education, healthcare, hospitality and workplace dining (B&I). O’Hearn holds degrees in culinary arts and foodservice ...

Taco Bell has mapped out the next phase of growth for its Live Mas Cafe. Later this year, the beverage-focused concept will open a flagship location in Las Vegas, launch in the greater Indianapolis area and expand its Southern California footprint. “The expansion marks an important next chapter for Live Mas Cafe, which has quickly evolved from a single test location into a po...

Oven manufacturer Alto-Shaam has promoted Tami Olson to vice president of retail accounts to strengthen its support for retail grocery customers. In this role, she will lead Alto-Shaam’s strategy for retail grocery chains and oversee the retail accounts team, focusing on strengthening customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting continued long-term gro...

The Legacy Cos. has appointed The Ferri Group as its manufacturers’ rep for the New York Metro market, MAFSI Region 3. The Ferri Group, based in Fairfield, N.J., brings extensive foodservice industry experience and deep relationships throughout the region. The firm serves dealers, consultants, operators and other foodservice partners across the New York Metro market, with a t...

With summerlike weather and signature food items on offer, Chicago was a gracious host for the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management’s 2026 National Conference, held Oct. 6-8 at Palmer House, a Hilton hotel. The conference brought together 600 individuals from across the industry. FER staff was among those in attendance, and the company served as a silver media s...